Registration to enter the District 2 election is closed and all six candidates qualified to run. Below is a look at their Candidate Statements, as listed on the City Clerk’s website: Misty Yaj Misty Yaj My name is Misty Yaj. I came to the United States of America in 1980. I am a mother, business…
Looking to go on the tear this St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s a few places holding festivities. BE SURE TO CALL THE JO MAXI IF YOU GET OSSIFIED. 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day ParadeOld Sacramento1pm Stoney Inn Free Corned Beef n’ Cabbage (6pm – 8pm)$0.50 Green Beer (7pm – 9pm)$5.00 Car Bombs (all night)Cover: $5.00 (after 7pm) The BOLTGay BarFree Corned…
Students and families from Johnson Elementy, Noralto Elementary, and MLK Jr. Tech Academy will come together at Harmon Johnson Elementary to hear from Cesar Chavez’ grandson, Anthony Chavez, and Marc Grossman, his long-time aide. The two speakers will share their experiences working with Cesar Chavez and talk to students about his legacy of service. The…
Struggle, friendship, believing in yourself, and future goals are among the themes students discuss with a mix of poetry, prose, and and a senior play this Friday, March 16 at Grant High School. The showcase is part of a three-year project in cooperation with UC Davis that includes teacher training and collaboration, student spoken word/slam…
The field of candidates running for the District 2 Council Seat is taking its final shape. As of today, the slate of candidates who have filed papers with the City Clerk are: Kim Mack (2/23/12) Misty Yaj (3/5/12) Sondra Betancourt (3/7/12) Rob Kerth (3/7/12) Allen Warren (3/8/12) Jason Sample, the candidate endorsed by Councilmember Sandy…
Fresh & Easy opened today at the former Tower Books site on Watt & El Camino. The store looks small, but packs a big punch, and provides a preview of what could be constructed one day at the site in North Sacramento. Here’s a glance inside the store:
Sacramento Police Officers responded to a domestic violence call on Las Palmas Ave in the midnight hour of Monday morning where a live-in girlfriend had stabbed her boyfriend, Frankie Martinez.Officers were able to determine that the girlfriend had acted in defense of her sister who Martinez was holding down and attempting to strangle while threatening her. Martinez was…
Hidden in the weekend’s arena chatter was the announcement of a new candidate for the District 2 council seat. As reported by the Sacramento Bee, Jason Sample announced his candidacy and support from Councilmember Sandy Sheedy on Saturday. A pastor of True Life Ministries Worship Center, Sample also announced he has the support of the…
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency is holding a public meetIng tonight at the SETA Building, 925 Del Paso Blvd. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the process of redevelopment now that state law has abolished redevelopment agencies, the status of redevelopment projects already funded or in progress, and the future…
The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 36-year-old Antoine Blessett for yesterday morning’s murder of 20-year-old Christopher Sisoukchaleun. The arrest took place near the scene of the crime hours after the incident. The incident took place yesterday morning at 2:00am as police responded to a call of a man who had been shot in the 1900 block…